Entry requirements

Participation in Introduction to Materials Science, 5 credits.

Learning outcomes

After a pass mark on course, the student should be able to

• describe the electron structure at the atoms and the theoretical background to periodic table and use this to systematise property trends for elements.
• use models for chemical bonding and relate bonding type and bond strength to the chemical and physical properties of matter.
• describe production methods for technically important elements.
• describe common structure types for crystalline substances..
• explain the meaning of common thermodynamic quantities and use thermodynamic data for calculations.
• describe basic concepts within electrochemistry.

Content

Stoichiometry. The electron structure of atoms. The period table of elements. Chemical bonding. Crystal structures. Chemical thermodynamics. Elementary electrochemistry. Production methods for more important metals.

Instruction

Lectures, laboratory work.

Assessment

Laboratory work with written reports equivalent 1 HE credit. Written examination at the end of the course equivalent 4 HE credits.